1776 Revival 1997 - Articles Page 17

Ages: 6+
Opened: August 14, 1997
Closing: June 14, 1998

1776 - 1997 - Broadway History , Info & More

Gershwin Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 51st St. New York, NY

Based on a conception of Sherman Edwards

The Tony Award winning musical 1776 is based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, disliked by many in Congress, joins Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to bring forward a resolution for independence that will eventually set America free from England's tyranny. Powerful performances by a cast of 25, and an impeccably crafted script make 1776 as relevant today as it was when first written. 1776 delivers a riveting evening of theatre filled with history, humor, heart and romance.

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1776 - 1997 - Broadway Articles Page 17

'The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber' Returns to Kennedy Center Starting 12/23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2008


Jeffrey Finn Productions announces a special return holiday engagement of THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER for two weeks only at the Kennedy Center's newly-renovated Eisenhower Theater, Tuesday, December 23, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009. The engagement marks the first return of the special concert since a sold out holiday run at the Kennedy Center Opera House in December 2004.

Testa, Burgess, Fleshler, LeFevre, Ortlieb, Rosen & More Join GUYS & DOLLS Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008


Producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner/Jenkins, Bill Kenwright, Northwater Entertainment, Darren Bagert, and Tom Gregory announced the complete cast and design team for the new Broadway production of the greatest musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS. The first joint Broadway project by two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo since their collaboration on the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys, GUYS AND DOLLS will begin previews on February 3, 2009 at Broadway's newly refurbished Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Opening Night is March 1, 2009.

Photo Flash: Reprise's I LOVE MY WIFE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre. Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander. 'I Love My Wife' will be directed by Larry Moss with choreography by Lee Martino and music direction by Michael Skloff.

Reprise Theatre Company to Present I LOVE MY WIFE With Thompson, Cassidy, Alexander and More
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre.

Brent Spiner is Reprise's 'MAN OF LA MANCHA' 2/14-3/1
by Eddie Varley - Nov 17, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner, written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. The production will be directed by Michael Michetti, co-artistic director of The Theatre at Boston Cout.

Bohmer, Bean, Callaway and More Cast in THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER at the Kennedy Center
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 30, 2008


Jeffrey Finn Productions announces final casting for the special return holiday engagement of THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER for two weeks only at the Kennedy Center's newly-renovated Eisenhower Theater, Tuesday, December 23, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009.

Reprise Theatre Company to Present I LOVE MY WIFE With Thompson, Cassidy, Alexander and More
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 24, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre.

Updated Information for 'The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber at the Kennedy Center
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 15, 2008


Jeffrey Finn Productions announces a special return holiday engagement of THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER for two weeks only at the Kennedy Center's newly-renovated Eisenhower Theater, Tuesday, December 23, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009. The engagement marks the first return of the special concert since a sold out holiday run at the Kennedy Center Opera House in December 2004. The official Opening Night will be Saturday, December 27 at 7:30 p.m.

'The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber' Returns to Kennedy Center Starting 12/23
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 10, 2008


Jeffrey Finn Productions announces a special return holiday engagement of THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER for two weeks only at the Kennedy Center's newly-renovated Eisenhower Theater, Tuesday, December 23, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009. The engagement marks the first return of the special concert since a sold out holiday run at the Kennedy Center Opera House in December 2004.

Cassidy Replaces Weber & Thompson Joins Reprise's 'I Love My Wife'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 2, 2008


Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander.

Reprise Theatre Co Presents 'Once On This Island' 9/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2008


Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical 'Once on This Island,' opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The press opening is September 3.

Son's Broken Wrist Sidelines O'Donnell from Hollywood Bowl Les Miz; Ruth Williamson to Replace
by Robert Diamond - Jul 28, 2008


Les Misérables in Concert makes its Hollywood Bowl debut in a production featuring Melora Hardin as Fantine, Maddie Levy as Young Cosette, Tom Lowe as Enjolras, Michele Maika as Cosette, Michael McCormick as Thénardier, J. Mark McVey as Valjean, Lea Michele as Éponine, Brian Stokes Mitchell as Javert, Sage Ryan as Gavroche and John Lloyd Young as Marius. Rosie O'Donnell, who was to play the role of Madame Thenardier, has withdrawn from the performances in order to care for her eldest son, who broke his wrist. She will be replaced by veteran actress Ruth Williamson.

von Essen Stars In Pittsburgh CLO's 'West Side Story'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008


Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.

Reprise Theatre Co Presents 'Once On This Island' 9/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2008


Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical 'Once on This Island,' opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The press opening is September 3.

Bogart, Ellis & Sullivan in CUNY TV's 'Directors on Directing'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2008


The American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' will feature 'Directors on Directing' on CUNY TV on Sunday, March 2 at 5PM; with Anne Bogart, Scott Ellis and Daniel Sullivan.

George Hearn to Star w/ Rivera in THE VISIT at Signature
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2007


Eric Schaeffer, artistic director of Signature Theatre, announced today that two-time Tony® winner George Hearn will join another two-time Tony® winner Chita Rivera for Kander & Ebb's musical The Visit - a highlight of Signature Theatre's national Kander & Ebb Celebration in the spring of 2008.

UPDATED! Tobys Offers Titanic Sized Discounts!
by James Howard - Aug 29, 2007


Tobys Dinner Theatre of Columbia and BroadwayWorld team up for a Half-Price Discount and Group get together! Plus THREE other opportunities to get onboard and SAVE!

Sacramento's 'Javert' Brad Little Shares Some Thoughts
by Pati Buehler - Jul 14, 2007


With a resume of leading roles as long as a football field, there's only a handful of leading roles this 'baritenor' has not played over many years on stages across the country and the world.

Richard Thomas-George Wendt in 'Twelve Angry Men'
by Beau Higgins - May 13, 2007


LuPone, Etc. Among Boston's IRNE Award-Winners
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2007


The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards for 2006 took place on Monday March 19, 2007, at the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA).

Masterworks & Playbill Debut 2 Editors' Choice Compilations
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2007


Masterworks Broadway, a label born out of the SONY/BMG merger, has gathered together collection of these 'sleeper' hits sung by some of the theater's most talented performers in its new release, 'Broadway Scene Stealers,' featuring songs sung by supporting characters in musicals.

LOVEMUSIK Announces Full Cast
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2007


Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, artistic director; Barry Grove, executive producer) is pleased to announce full casting for the world premiere of LoveMusik, a new musical featuring the songs of Kurt Weill, starring Tony Awardâ winners Michael Cerveris and Donna Murphy.

Prelude to a Kiss Announces Full Broadway Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2007


Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present John Mahoney (Old Man), Annie Parisse (Rita) and Alan Tudyk (Peter) in a new Broadway production of Craig Lucas' romantic drama Prelude to a Kiss with Robin Bartlett (Mrs. Boyle) and James Rebhorn (Dr. Boyle), directed by Daniel Sullivan at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St).

Grové, Stanley, Etc. Set for Berg's Tim & Scrooge Musical
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2006


Jessica Grové, Dorothy Stanley, David Furr and more will star in the Neil Berg musical 'Tim and Scrooge' in Queens

1776 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in 1776 and what's the order?
Sit Down, John
Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve
Till Then
The Lees of Old Virginia
But, Mr. Adams
Yours, Yours, Yours
He Plays the Violin
Cool, Cool, Considerate Men
Momma Look Sharp
The Egg
Molasses to Rum
Is Anybody There?
Increase and Multiply
Man'l of Arms British Style
Chidda Boom Chick Chick
Whistle-Belly Vengeance
I Wish't I Had a Maiden
Are You That Man?
Time's Running Out
Overture
For God's Sake, John Sit Down!
Piddle, Twiddle And Resolve
The Lees Of Old Virginia
But, Mr. Adams
Yours, Yours, Yours
He Plays The Violin
Cool, Cool Considerate Men
Momma Look Sharp
The Egg
Molasses To Rum
Is Anybody There?

Other Productions of 1776

1969   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1970   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1970   West End London Production
West End
1970   US Tour Bus and Truck Tour
US Tour
1997   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2007   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2016   Off-Broadway City Center Encores Concert Production
Off-Broadway
2022   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival
Broadway
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

1776 - 1997 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival-Musical 1776
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Musical Scott Ellis
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actor - Musical Gregg Edelman
1998 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Scott Ellis
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Gregg Edelman
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Stewart F. Lane
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Rodger Hess
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Bill Haber
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Robert Halmi Jr.
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Dodger Endemol Theatricals
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hallmark Entertainment
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical James M. Nederlander
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roundabout Theatre Company
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Brent Spiner
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Scott Ellis
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Gregg Edelman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Gregg Edelman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival-Musical 776

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